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10 Middle Eastern Recipes to Try at Home
Cook recipes from Afghan, Iranian, Lebanese, Palestinian, and Turkish cuisines, with direct links to every full recipe.
10 published recipes · Worldwide flavors · Halal-friendly ingredient guidance
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These are existing recipes published on Cooking Culmination, selected by their recipe details. Choose a dish to see its ingredients, timing, and step-by-step method. Check product labels and halal certification for meat, stock, sauces, and other packaged ingredients.
Recipe 1 · Afghan
Afghan Beef Braise With Dried Apricots And Black Cardamom
A fragrant, slow-simmered Afghan korma featuring tender beef chunks stewed with sweet dried apricots, caramelized onions, and warming spices.
65 min · intermediate
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Recipe 2 · Palestinian
Gazan Cumin And Red Pepper Braised Cod
A vibrant Gazan coastal dish featuring tender cod fillets simmered in a warm garlic, red pepper, and cumin tomato sauce.
40 min · beginner
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Recipe 3 · Iranian
Iranian Braised Lamb Shank With Dill And Fava Bean Rice
Tender lamb shanks slow-simmered with turmeric and saffron, served alongside fragrant basmati rice layered with fresh dill and shelled fava beans.
110 min · intermediate
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Recipe 4 · Lebanese
Lebanese Baked Eggplant And Chickpea Stew With Dried Mint
A vibrant vegetarian dish of caramelized oven-roasted eggplant and hearty chickpeas cooked in a tangy tomato sauce accented with pomegranate molasses and dried mint.
50 min · beginner
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Recipe 5 · Turkish
Turkish Baked Eggplant And Spiced Beef Tava
Layered roasted eggplant and seasoned ground beef baked in a rich pepper-tomato sauce.
50 min · intermediate
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Recipe 6 · Afghan
Afghan Braised Lamb Thighs With Caramelized Carrots And Raisins
A comforting Afghan home-style dish featuring spiced tender lamb braised with warming cardamom and cumin, topped with caramelized carrots and sweet raisins.
65 min · intermediate
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Recipe 7 · Palestinian
Gazan Green Chile Chicken Skillet With Dill Seed And Tomatoes
A fiery stovetop skillet inspired by Gazan flavors, pairing chicken thighs with crushed green chiles, aromatic dill seeds, and sweet tomatoes.
40 min · beginner
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Recipe 8 · Iranian
Iranian Citrus And Cardamom Braised Chicken Thighs
A fragrant, slow-simmered Iranian home dish featuring tender chicken cooked in fresh orange juice, aromatic cardamom, and saffron water, finished with toasted almonds.
55 min · intermediate
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Recipe 9 · Lebanese
Lebanese Braised Lamb And Pea Stew With Garlic Cilantro Teshwena
A comforting homestyle Lebanese stew featuring tender halal lamb simmered in a warm seven-spice tomato broth, finished with a classic garlic and cilantro sizzle.
60 min · intermediate
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Recipe 10 · Turkish
Turkish Braised Artichokes With Peas And Lemon Dill Sauce
A delicate Turkish meze dish of tender artichoke bottoms gently simmered in extra virgin olive oil, sweet carrots, green peas, and fresh lemon juice.
40 min · beginner
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